Prepositions
Last year, I lived _____ the city but now, I live ____ the country.
What prepositions are missing?
in, in
How much time do you spend outdoors?
Student's answer should include a quantifier or number.
Example: I don't spend much time outdoors.
I spend 3 hours a day outdoors.
Bill __________ Steven for 3 years. (know)
has known
*has/have+v3
The party will be _______, so you can wear jeans and a t-shirt.
What word is missing?
informal / casual
will / going to
They _________ visit Spain during the summer. They have already bought tickets.
*include any missing verbs
are going to
That computer is ______ to the lamp.
What prepositional phrase is missing?
next
In your experience, what are some good ways to reduce stress?
Give two examples.
Student's answer. Teacher checks.
I __________ for this company since 2020. (work)
When we write an email to our teachers, a doctor, or someone we don't know well, we should use _______ writing.
formal
will / going to
No, he ______ be graduating. He's failed his exam.
won't / will not
The pharmacy is _______ the street from the cafe.
What preposition is missing?
across
Would you prefer to live in the country or the city? Explain your answer.
Student should give an answer and support it with at least one reason. Teacher checks.
Since that time, I _________ to ask for help. (learn)
have learned
What are some types of communication you have learned about this semester?
Give at least 3 examples.
Email, text messaging, letter writing, mobile phone calls, AI (artificial intelligence), formal/informal styles, etc.
Give an example sentence using ZERO CONDITIONAL.
Example:
If water reaches 0 degrees it will freeze.
The train goes _______ the tunnel.
What preposition is missing?
through
What activities do you like to do outside?
Give at least two examples with reasons.
Student should include two examples and a reason for each.
Example:
I enjoy hiking in the mountains because you can see many beautiful trees. The air is also fresher. Also, I like to take photos in nature because I can share these with my friends online.
She _______ English for three years. (study)
has studied / she's studied
What is one tip you could give someone in an older generation about communication? Explain.
Student should include one idea and supporting detail.
Example: When text messaging with a member of family, you can use informal communication because texting is a quick way to chat.
When do we use will and going to? Give examples for each.
Student's answer, teacher checks.
They went for a walk _______ the canal.
What preposition is missing?
along
What is one disadvantage of spending time in nature?
Give one reason and explain.
Student should give their opinion and support it with their own ideas.
Example:
A disadvantage of spending time in nature can be the cost of traveling to a location, especially if you live in the city and need to use a car to get there. This can cost you a lot of money and time because the distance to get there is very far.
You ________ the report! (not finish)
haven't finished / have not finished
How has the internet changed the way people communicate?
Give two examples with reasons.
Student's answer should include two examples with reasons. Teacher checks.
Example: The internet has changed how quickly we talk with each other. For example, I can text my friend instantly. I don't have to wait a long time. Another way it has changed is that we don't write many letters. Now, we use email.
When I was younger, my family and I _________ go camping at the beach.
used to / would
would